Living In Harrison County, WV

Harrison County Summary

Life in Harrison County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Harrison County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Harrison County:

The population in Harrison County is 66,222.
The median home value in Harrison County is $124,800.
The median income in Harrison County is $54,124.
The median rent in Harrison County is $798.
The unemployment rate in Harrison County is 5.4%.
The poverty rate in Harrison County is 15.2%.

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Cities & Towns in Harrison County

List Of Cities & Towns in Harrison County

Clarksburg, WV Population 16,085

Bridgeport, WV Population 9,165

Shinnston, WV Population 2,287

Stonewood, WV Population 2,216

Salem, WV Population 1,914

Nutter Fort, WV Population 1,665

Enterprise, WV Population 1,218

Despard, WV Population 1,089

Lumberport, WV Population 905

Anmoore, WV Population 565

Hepzibah, WV Population 477

West Milford, WV Population 456

Lost Creek, WV Population 373

Allensville , WV Population 313

Wolf Summit, WV Population 86

Spelter, WV Population 75

Gypsy, WV Population 55

Map Of Harrison County

Harrison County Photos

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Harrison County Demographics

Population over time in Harrison County

The current population in Harrison County is 66,222. The population has decreased -2.5% from 2019.

Year	Population	% Change
2021	66,222	-2.1%
2020	67,620	-0.4%
2019	67,908	-

Gender in Harrison County

Harrison County is 50.7% female with 33,568 female residents.
Harrison County is 49.3% male with 32,653 male residents.

Female

50.7% (33,568)

Male

49.3% (32,653)

Gender	Harrison County	WV	USA
Female	50.7%	50.6%	50.5%
Male	49.3%	49.4%	49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Harrison County

Harrison County is:

94.3% White with 64,316 White residents.
1.7% African American with 1,130 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 7 American Indian residents.
0.6% Asian with 409 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 8 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 17 Other residents.
1.8% Two Or More with 1,223 Two Or More residents.
1.6% Hispanic with 1,099 Hispanic residents.

White

94.3% (64,316)

African American

1.7% (1,130)

American Indian

0.0% (7)

Asian

0.6% (409)

Hawaiian

0.0% (8)

Other

0.0% (17)

Two Or More

1.8% (1,223)

Hispanic

1.6% (1,099)

Table: Harrison County By Race

Race	Harrison County	WV	USA
White	94.3%	91.2%	59.4%
African American	1.7%	3.4%	12.2%
American Indian	0.0%	0.1%	0.6%
Asian	0.6%	0.8%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other	0.0%	0.2%	0.4%
Two Or More	1.8%	2.6%	3.2%
Hispanic	1.6%	1.7%	18.4%

Household Income For Harrison County, West Virginia

6.5% of households in Harrison County earn Less than $10,000.
4.5% of households in Harrison County earn $10,000 to $14,999.
11.3% of households in Harrison County earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.4% of households in Harrison County earn $25,000 to $34,999.
14.0% of households in Harrison County earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.4% of households in Harrison County earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.4% of households in Harrison County earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.4% of households in Harrison County earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.9% of households in Harrison County earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.1% of households in Harrison County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000

6.5% (4,313)

$10,000 to $14,999

4.5% (2,998)

$15,000 to $24,999

11.3% (7,514)

$25,000 to $34,999

9.4% (6,234)

$35,000 to $49,999

14.0% (9,265)

$50,000 to $74,999

17.4% (11,529)

$75,000 to $99,999

12.4% (8,191)

$100,000 to $149,999

15.4% (10,206)

$150,000 to $199,999

4.9% (3,266)

$200,000 or more

4.1% (2,701)

Income	Harrison County	WV	USA
Less than $10,000	6.5%	9.0%	5.5%
$10,000 to $14,999	4.5%	6.2%	3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999	11.3%	13.2%	7.8%
$25,000 to $34,999	9.4%	11.6%	8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999	14.0%	14.4%	11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999	17.4%	17.9%	16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999	12.4%	11.0%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	15.4%	10.7%	16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999	4.9%	3.2%	7.8%
$200,000 or more	4.1%	2.7%	9.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Harrison County for adults over 25

3.0% of adults in Harrison County completed < 9th grade.
9.0% of adults in Harrison County completed 9-12th grade.
39.0% of adults in Harrison County completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Harrison County completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Harrison County completed associate's degree.
14.0% of adults in Harrison County completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Harrison County completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Harrison County completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Harrison County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade

3% (1,986)

9-12th Grade

9% (5,959)

High School / GED

39% (25,826)

Some College

18% (11,919)

Associate's Degree

8% (5,297)

Bachelor's Degree

14% (9,271)

Master's Degree

7% (4,635)

Professional Degree

1% (662)

Doctorate Degree

1% (662)

Education	Harrison County	WV	USA
< 9th Grade	3%	4%	4%
9-12th Grade	9%	9%	6%
High School / GED	39%	41%	26%
Some College	18%	19%	20%
Associate's Degree	8%	7%	9%
Bachelor's Degree	14%	12%	21%
Master's Degree	7%	6%	9%
Professional Degree	1%	1%	2%
Doctorate Degree	1%	1%	2%